May 13, 2024 | 19:51 (GMT+7)
Wartime bomb with intact detonator disposed of in Nghe An
Military forces in the Central province of Nghe An on May 13 successfully disposed of a wartime bomb whose detonator was still intact weighing 340kg.
On May 7, a man discovered an object resembling a bomb of over one meter long while plowing a field in the C4 area of the Ba Hang hill in Nam Dan district’s Nam Nghia commune.
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The wartime bomb is transported to a safe area for detonation. |
Immediately, the incident was reported to local authorities. The Nam Nghia Military Command swiftly deployed forces to cordon off the area and organized round-the-clock patrols, preventing people and livestock from approaching.
The explosive object was identified as a Mark 82 low-drag general-purpose bomb, measuring 35cm in diameter and 155cm in length. It was then transported to the Nam Dan shooting range area for a safe disposal.
Source: VNA